Fr. Mike Tour

Experience Parables: An Evening of Reflection with Father Mike Schmitz

Join us for Parables—an evening of reflection, storytelling, and spiritual insight with Father Mike Schmitz. In this special event, Father Mike will explore the timeless stories Jesus told to reveal God’s love and guide us in our daily lives. His reflections will show how these sacred teachings still speak to the challenges we all face today. This isn’t just a talk—it’s an opportunity to pause, reflect, and encounter Christ’s message in a new way.

And this event is about more than just one night. All proceeds from the Parables tour will go toward the Seeds of Faith initiative, supporting the construction of a new church and student center for the Catholic community at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). For years, Father Mike has celebrated Mass with students in a converted garage chapel. Now, with hundreds attending each day, the Newman Center has outgrown its space. This new building will give students a welcoming place to gather, pray, and grow in faith for years to come.

If you’d like a chance to meet Father Mike, a limited number of VIP tickets are available, which include a Meet & Greet after the event. These tickets tend to sell out quickly, so we encourage you to grab yours early if you’re interested!

This tour is made possible through the generous support of Ascension Press and Corporate Travel, whose partnership helps bring this inspiring event to communities across the country.

Tour Dates:

October 20, 2025 – Detroit, MI

October 21, 2025 – Sugar Land, TX

October 22, 2025 – Cedar Park, TX

October 23, 2025 – Fort Worth, TX

We’d love to see you there for this special evening—come, bring a friend, and be part of something that will have a lasting impact on both hearts and a growing faith community.

Past Tour Dates:

February 10, 2025 – San Diego, CA

February 12, 2025 – San Jose, CA

March 1, 2025 – North Charleston, SC

May 19, 2025 – Washington, D.C.

May 20, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA

May 21, 2025 – Cincinnati, OH

May 22, 2025 – Nashville, TN

July 9, 2025 – Vail, CO

Reserve Your Tickets Today!

FAQs:

Q: Why is it called the Parables tour?
A: Fr. Mike explains, “In His parables, Jesus makes it clear what the stakes are—life and death, Heaven and Hell—in such a way that He gets past our normal defenses and reveals His own Heart and the Heart of the Father. I wanted to share Christ’s parables so that His message would be unpacked for this generation.”

Q: How long is Fr. Mike’s Parables talk?
A: Each event on the Parables tour will include a 45 minute keynote message from Fr. Mike, in addition to a 45 minute question and answer session.

Q: How can I meet Fr. Mike?
A: Each event has a limited number of VIP tickets available for purchase, which include a Meet & Greet with Fr. Mike!

Q: Is there a livestream or online version of Fr. Mike’s Parables tour?
A: All events are in-person only and will not be livestreamed. We look forward to seeing you there!

Q: Can I buy tickets at the door for Fr. Mike’s Parables event?
A: Tickets for the tour can only be purchased through Ticketmaster. The ticket links can be found by clicking on the tour dates!